Navigating Uncertainty: The Philippines Journey Towards Greater Resiliency


Navigating Uncertainty: 
The Philippines Journey Towards Greater Resiliency



  Located at the foot of the Pacific Ring of Fire and normally in the hurricane belt, the. Philippines has been exposed to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and typhoons over many centuries. Apart from this, the country has been challenged by the socio-economic and political issues that increase vulnerability. Exacerbating impacts from climate change have placed the need for a more resilient Philippines as an urgent imperative. Growth of resilience means the making of systems and infrastructures that are better prepared to handle disasters and develop communities that are more adaptive to environmental and societal dislocations and disruptions.

  The causes of the Philippines vulnerability are multilayered. The country is geo-physically situated in a region that exposes it to most natural calamities. For example, there are on average, yearly 20 typhoons crossing the archipelago, of which about 5can be qualified as destructive. Similarly, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions frequently occur. Yet, environmental degradation such as in the form of deforestation, non-planned and uncontrolled urbanization, improper waste management further worsens the impacts of these disasters. It is further increased in its intensity and unpredictability, frequency-wise, in extreme weather events, and in devastation, brought by climate change.


  The Philippines resorted to many initiatives and measures aimed at strengthening its resilience: establishing NDRRMC and creating disaster management plans at the local levels. Recent legislation, such as the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, has brought disaster preparedness to the front line of local governance. Communities are also increasingly adopting climate-resilient agriculture and infrastructure projects. Moreover, civil society organizations have also contributed significantly to environmental conservation and education in disaster preparedness, hand in hand with international partners.


  Notwithstanding these, challenges still remain. The foremost among these is inconsistent funding for disaster preparedness and recovery programs. The disaster management set-up in the country is centralized; hence, immediate response is sometimes delayed, especially when it involves far-flung rural areas. There is also the challenge in the field of environmental policy enforcement, as degraded ecosystems due to illegal logging and mining continue. Besides, poverty makes the entire country's vulnerability worse because these marginal groups lack the wherewithal to recover from disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched these resources further, pointing out the gaps in healthcare infrastructure and social services so vital for recovery in the face of disasters.

  Going toward a more resilient Philippines is not just about mitigating current risks from natural hazards to reducing prevailing socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Noticeably, the country has seen some commendable accomplishments relative to disaster risk reduction and management; more work is called for to attain holistic resilience. This therefore calls for enhanced policies, investment in sustainable development, as well as  community participatory approaches. Resilient systems will see the Philippines through the vagaries of climate change and ensure a safer, more secure future for the people.



Sources: https://www.sitata.com/en/pacific-ring-of-fire-impact-on-travel-to-the-philippines/https://english.news.cn/20220730/0e30f6c0bf11472f8bff1528c35b10e9/c.htmlhttps://drmb.dswd.gov.ph/2023/08/writeshop-for-enhancement-of-national-disaster-response-plans-ndrps-of-the-national-disaster-risk-reduction-and-management-council-ndrrmc/https://www.adobomagazine.com/insight/filipino-startups-focus-profitability-2024/

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